Infantino: We don't live on the Moon, but Iran should play in the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Iran will "surely" be at this summer's World Cup, despite the war with the United States.
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate in the World Cup.
- Iran's participation was questioned due to the conflict with the United States and travel concerns.
- FIFA rejected Iran's request to move matches from the US to Mexico.
- Infantino stated that sports should be kept separate from politics.
- Iran's team is expected to arrive by June 10th for a tournament running from June 11th to July 19th.
- Iran's group stage matches are scheduled in the US against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.